Radiology Technologist - $77 per hour

Montefiore Medical Center; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in Fort Lee, New Jersey is seeking a Radiology Technologist for a staff role with day shifts on weekends, scheduled from 7:30 AM to 5 PM.

The position requires licensure and registration as a PA in New York State, a Master's degree, graduation from an approved PA program, passing the National Certification and Recertification exams, and earning 100 CME credits every two years, with XRAY/CT/MRI protocol knowledge.

Qualifications

• Licensed and registered PA in New York State.
• Master's Degree.
• Graduate of an approved PA program. Must pass National Certification Exam and must pass National Recertification Exam every six years.
• Must obtain 100 CME credits every two years.
• Knowledge of XRAY/CATSCAN/MRI protocols.

Responsibilities

• Expedite patient care and throughput in Radiology (MRI/CT) and CT/DR areas.
• Perform contrast injections and document lab results and consent forms.
• Assist in Emergency interventional procedures as needed.
• Respond to patient emergencies and transfer acutely ill patients.
• Retrieve/store film and make readings available for review.
• Attend Radiology conferences and teaching rounds; maintain professional standards.

Job description

Montefiore Medical Center is seeking a Radiology Technologist for a job in Fort Lee, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff
• Specialty: Radiology Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Grant Funded: No
• Department: RAD - IMAGING GUNHILL
• Bargaining Unit: 1199
• Work Shift: Day
• Work Days: WEEKENDS
• Scheduled Hours: 7:30 AM-5 PM
• Scheduled Daily Hours: 9.5 HOURS
• Hourly Rate: $76.52

City/State: Bronx, New York

The Physician Assistant monitors the patients while in Radiology, and expedites patients throughout Radiology in a timely fashion with primary focus in MRI/CT department. Outpatient management to perform injections for contrast studies, protocol MRI/CT studies and patient safety. Obtain relevant history, perform a complete or focused physical exam and procures; previous diagnostic testing results. Emergency treatment of any/all contrast adverse reactions resulting from IV administration of same, including follow up. The PA is the first respondent for any adverse patients' incident. Occasional International procedure participation in the monitoring and/care of acutely ill patients.

This position requires shifts on Saturday and Sunday.

Responsibilities

• Expedite patient care and throughput in the CT/DR Radiology area and MRI (includes transport/custodial care of patient, if necessary).
• Contrast Injection/Consent Forms/Document labs results etc. Performs procedures in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Assist in Emergency Interventional procedures dependent on severity of patient. Primary care giver on night shift rotation.
• Responds to patient emergencies
• Retrieves / stores film collection as needed. Films available for reading and consults.
• Attends Radiology conferences, teaching rounds and presents cases.
• Transfers acutely ill patients.
• Keeps the Nurse Manager and Supervising Physician informed as to the needs, problem areas and suggestions, which may be beneficial to the service.
• Behaves in a professional manner at all times, especially when interacting with patients, staff and family. Dress code maintained appropriately.
• Interacts with peers in a respectful manner, shares responsibilities and communicates frequently in regard to status of patients.

Requirements

• Licensed and registered PA in New York State.
• Masters Degree
• Must be a graduate of an approved PA program. Must pass National Certification Exam and must pass National Recertification Exam every six years. Must obtain 100 credits of approved CME every two years.
• Knowledge of protocol for XRAY/CATSCAN/MRI
• Radiology experience required.

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Montefiore Medical Center Job ID #JR228657. Posted job title: Physician Assistant

About Montefiore Medical Center

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